Question:

Transgenic papaya variety 'Rainbow' is resistant to

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Rainbow papaya:
- Resistant to PRSV.
- Developed by inserting PRSV coat protein gene.
- First GM fruit to be commercialized.
  • PRSV
  • Aphids
  • Fruit rot
  • Delayed fruit ripening
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Understanding the Question:
This question tests knowledge of transgenic crops and their traits.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:

Rainbow papaya is resistant to PRSV (Papaya Ringspot Virus).
It was developed by inserting a coat protein gene from PRSV.
It saved the Hawaiian papaya industry from PRSV.
Aphids (B): Not the target.
Fruit rot (C): Not the target.
Delayed fruit ripening (D): Not a trait of Rainbow.
Thus, Rainbow is resistant to PRSV.

Step 3: Final Answer:

Thus, Rainbow papaya is resistant to PRSV, which corresponds to option (A).
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